Researches in the area of zinc coatings on steel
are rather unending because of the unique properties and
the very low cost that it offers. In this study, an attempt to
develop a compact and structurally modified coating that
will work against chemical and mechanical deterioration
with the help of Zn–Tic/Tib was studied. Scanning electron
microscope and atomic force microscope were used to
study the surface morphology, the topography, and the
surface adherence properties of the coatings. Micro-hardness
of the deposited substrate, the electrochemical
behavior and the corrosion properties of the deposits were
investigated by means of high impact diamond Dura scan
micro-hardness tester and gravimetric method. From the
results, the deposition of Zn–Tic/Tib composite particles
showed good protection against corrosion and also
improved the hardness values. Hence, Zn–Tic/Tib alloy
coating on mild steel can be used to improve the properties
of mild steel
